want

Meaning

Conj

for, because, as

Noun

a mitten, type of glove in which four fingers get only one section, besides the thumb

Noun

1. (neuter) a coarse type of woolen fabric; anything made from it
2. (neuter) the rigging, ropes supporting masts and sails aboard a ship. shroud, sideways support for a mast
3. (neuter) various types of nets and snares for fishing, hunting or farming
4. (neuter) horse tackle

Verb

1. (form-of,indicative,present,second-person,singular,third-person) inflection of wannen:
2. (archaic,form-of,imperative,plural) inflection of wannen:

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ʋɑnt/

Etymology

From Middle Dutch want, from Old Dutch wanda, from Proto-Germanic *hwandê. Cognate with Old High German wanta, Middle High German wante.

Sentences

Want dat zou kunnen gebeuren .

Because it could happen.

Heel interessant , want daarover hebben wij het nu juist .

Interestingly enough, that is just what we are talking about here.

Helaas , want over het overige zijn wij het beiden eens .

It is a pity, because in other respects we are in agreement.

Met White Spirit moet je oppassen want dat kan agressief zijn .

With White Spirit, you have to be careful because that can be aggressive.

Dat is onkies, want dat staat niet in het verslag .

That is crass, because that is not what it says in the report.

Want wie is er nu tegen zekerheid bij de energievoorziening?

After all, who would object to the consumer being protected or to the security of the energy supply?

De verwarming staat uit want de mazout is op .

The heating is off because the oil is gone.

Dank u wel voor deze vraag , want het is momenteel een zeer relevant vraagstuk .

Member of the Commission. - Thank you for that question because it is very relevant these days.